Still, it’ll look after your phone, car keys and/or your lift pass. On the subject of that pocket, that’s all the storage you get here (‘less is more’ remember).
Water resistant zips, very similar to YKK Aquaguard ones, feature on the main zipper and the chest pocket. In other words, there’s no backer fabric and therefore a fair bit of weight is saved by its exclusion. This is a two layer system involving a membrane that’s glued to a light outer fabric.
#WATERROOF FOR MAC PLUS#
Haglöfs have used Gore-Tex’s relatively new Paclite Plus waterproof technology here. It’s simple but will deliver the goods when it needs to be pulled out of your backpack when the heavens open. LI.M, in case you weren’t aware, stands for less is more and that name does describe this waterproof jacket quite well. Key attributes: Lightweight and highly packable, high-spec fabric Haglöfs L.I.M Jacket – Best Lightweight Waterproof Jacketīest for: Hiking, backpacking, climbing, trail running.Or if you’re after a more heavyweight and durable offering, then take a look at our Best Waterproof Jackets article for a roundup of our top picks.Ĭlick the links below to navigate straight to each review. Some super-lightweight jackets save grams by cutting back on things like adjustable hoods, cuffs, hems and zipped pockets so consider what’s most important to you in a shell before buying.įor more information on choosing the right waterproof jacket, it’s worth checking out our waterproof jackets buyer’s guide. One of the main things to consider when choosing a lightweight and packable waterproof jacket is how much you’re prepared to compromise on features. All the jackets are guaranteed 100% waterproof but come with a variety of options in terms of hoods, materials, pockets and stuff-sacks. We’ve chosen lightweight jackets from the top brands using a variety of fabrics – top names including Gore-Tex plus leading own-brand fabrics. The key criteria with all waterproof jackets are performance, value and how protective they feel but with lightweight spring and summer jackets we were also interested in how packable they are for stashing in your backpack when they aren’t needed. We’ve tested the best new lightweight waterproof jackets for 2022, suitable for everything from walking and hiking to trail running in the hills and mountains.
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